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Sean O’Malley could have “reversed his loss” at UFC 306 to a win, however in actuality he relinquished his UFC bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili on the biggest stage in fight sports activities.
That could be a laborious capsule to swallow, particularly for one of many largest stars within the sport immediately. In spite of everything, O’Malley was recent off an enormous knockout win over Aljamain Sterling to assert the 135-pound title one yr in the past earlier than defending it in opposition to Marlon Vera this previous March. “Suga” was using excessive and one other milestone away from reaching Conor McGregor.
Sadly, O’Malley couldn’t cease Merab at Noche UFC and ended up dropping his title from contained in the Sphere. It was a giant step again for the UFC celebrity and a loss that might sideline O’Malley for effectively over a yr. That’s based on the previous champ himself.
Sean O’Malley says he’s going to take a break after dropping to Merab:
“I most likely gained’t struggle for 9 months, 10 months. Perhaps a yr. It’s gonna be some time.
Individuals are gonna have to look at the UFC with out the Suga Present for slightly bit.”
@SugaSeanMMA #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/4j4KIdhWVV
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 17, 2024
“I most likely gained’t struggle for 9 months, 10 months. Perhaps a yr. It’s gonna be some time,” mentioned O’Malley by way of his YouTube channel.
“Individuals are gonna have to look at the UFC with out the Suga Present for slightly bit.”
Insomnia
Do we actually imagine Jon Jones will retire after UFC 309?
“Poatan” struggle mode enabled!
Alex Pereira has already arrived in Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah to complete his #UFC307 coaching camp, three weeks out from his struggle with Khalil Rountree Jr.
SLC occasions have repeatedly seen fighters battle with fatigue as a result of excessive elevation in Utah.
Good transfer from the champ. pic.twitter.com/9W9TK1qVQu
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 16, 2024
Is that this the subsequent matchup to make?
A fan nearly died at UFC 306 this previous weekend…
Is there something Diego Lopes can’t do?
Mike Tyson was not enjoying round with Jake Paul at this weekend’s Dallas Cowboys sport.
Dana White likes to troll (particularly about Jon Jones).
Adequate poster for UFC 307 or no?
It is a fairly stable version to the Paul vs. Tyson boxing card this November.
Ought to UFC e-book Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes for finish of yr?
This new Venum advert is fairly candy.
Undecided if there’s sufficient make-up on this planet to cowl this minimize. Yikes!
Who had been the most effective ring ladies from this weekend’s Noche UFC card?
Sean O’Malley is already engaged on his takedown protection after dropping his title at UFC 306.
Right here’s Conor McGregor doing his finest to advertise a new broadcast deal between BKFC and DAZN.
Mystic Mac joins the Prez David Feldman to shed some gentle on the DAZN Partnership! Our subsequent occasion on October twelfth LIVE from Marbella, Spain will air solely on DAZN! pic.twitter.com/jEQjmxJzRl
— Naked Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) September 14, 2024
30 cups, one man.
Love him or hate him, this can be a fairly humorous prank by Jake Paul.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Working this again from Saturday in case you missed it.
This anime-edit of the identical Canelo knockdown is sick.
This faceplant knockout from BKFC 66 was completely bonkers!
Random Land
Be careful under!
Sleep effectively Maniacs! We’ll be again for extra tomorrow night time.
